Liberty Tree Mall Will Open Earlier Than Ever on 'Black Friday'
Liberty Tree Mall will join other area Simon malls and open at 12:30 a.m. on Black Friday.
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Liberty Tree Mall will open at 12:30 a.m. this year on Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving known for its early morning shopping deals to kick off the holiday shopping season.
The opening time will be the earliest ever for the mall, which is owned by Simon Property Group. It is part of a decision by Simon to open all of its malls in eastern Massachusetts at 12:30 a.m., including nearby North Shore Mall in Peabody.
It also includes the Square One Mall in Saugus and the Burlington Mall, Simon said in an announcement issued on Tuesday.
The earliest the mall had opened on Black Friday in recent years had been 4 a.m. last year. In 2010, the mall opened at 5 a.m.
"This is our first time opening at 12:30," said mall spokeswoman Ashley Keating.
The opening time applies to the main mall and other stores on the property have scheduled different opening times. Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods and Kohl's will open at 1 a.m., Home Depot at 5 a.m., Staples at 6 a.m. and Michael's at 7 a.m.
The mall has also added an extra hour on to the shopping day and will stay open until 10 p.m.
Other changes planned for the mall this holiday season include the addition of greeters starting on Black Friday and also during peak shopping times. The mall will also have a "Rejuvenation Station" with "big comfy chairs and sofas" where shoppers can use free Wi-Fi and have a "more indulgent shopping environment than ever before," the mall said in an announcement.
The holiday season at the mall will also local holiday entertainment including carolers and choral groups.
The Giving Garden will return to Liberty Tree Mall on Nov. 19. The tree will give shoppers a chance to bring a smile to those in need this holiday season. More details on the local charities the trees will be dedicated to will be coming soon.
Elsewhere in Danvers, several stores plan early openings on Black Friday, Nov. 23. Walmart will open at 1 a.m., Bed Bath and Beyond at 5 a.m. and BJ's at 7 a.m.
This story has been updated to reflect the holidays events and activities that are specifically occurring at Liberty Tree Mall.
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Liberty Tree Mall
100 Independence Way, Danvers, MA -
Northshore Mall
210 Andover St, Peabody, MA -
Burlington Mall
75 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington, MA -
Best Buy
230 Independence Way, Danvers, MA -
Dick's Sporting Goods
96 Commonwealth Ave, Danvers, MA -
Kohl's
50 Independence Way, Danvers, MA
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Home Depot
235 Independence Way, Danvers, MA -
Staples
230 Independence Way, Danvers, MA -
Michaels
35 Independence Way, Danvers, MA -
Walmart
55 Brooksby Village Way, Danvers, MA -
Bed Bath & Beyond
100 Independence Way, Danvers, MA -
BJ's Wholesale Club
6 Hutchinson Dr, Danvers, MA
